Standard time applies in Suez right now, at UTC+2. The next change comes on Friday, April 30, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+3.
Suez and your time
Suez at a glance
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Suez |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation now | EET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Apr 30, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 29.97° N, 32.53° E |
Suez time zone and clock changes
Under the Africa/Cairo rules, Suez spends part of each year on UTC+2 (EET) and the rest on UTC+3 (EEST). The coming daylight saving period ends on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
Suez is on the same time as the rest of Egypt, including the capital, Cairo.
Clock changes in Suez, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 11:00 PM | UTC+2 |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Thursday, October 28, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 11:00 PM | UTC+2 |
Suez time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Suez is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind | 6 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Suez and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Suez
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Suez is at 5:15 AM on April 23, and the latest sunset at 7:55 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Suez
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:49 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:41 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Suez
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Suez: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time and 12:50 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Suez
Every city below shares Suez’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ismailia | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| New Cairo | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-'Ubūr | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilbeis | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fāqūs | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abu Kabir | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Helwan | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Suez today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lusaka (Zambia)
- Khartoum (Sudan)
- Harare (Zimbabwe)
- Tripoli (Libya)
More cities in Egypt
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Tools for time in Suez
- Convert a time to or from Suez: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Suez to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Suez and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Suez in?
Suez uses the Africa/Cairo time zone: UTC+2 (EET) in standard time and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Suez?
The next change is on Friday, April 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3. They go back again on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
What is the time difference between Suez and New York?
Suez is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to April 29 and October 28 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because Suez and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Suez on the same time as Cairo?
Yes. Suez and Cairo both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Suez?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.